Also known as BWPS, BWPS Bentleigh and Bentleigh West PS
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level; the result is an A- overall.
Bentleigh West Primary School is also known as BWPS, BWPS Bentleigh and Bentleigh West PS.
Bentleigh West Primary School draws students from the Bentleigh West Primary School.
Bentleigh West Primary School has an overall SchoolRank score of 77.2/100, grade A− (top ~9% nationally). This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades A (top ~2% nationally) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1146 (94th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bentleigh West Primary School, Year 3 students averaged 466 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 556, well above the national average of 490 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher. A school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Bentleigh West Primary School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 788 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Bentleigh West Primary School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school grades A (top ~2% nationally) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Bentleigh West Primary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Bentleigh West Primary School is located in Bentleigh, VIC, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1146 (94th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.